The VAC offers multiple testing environments through 70 miles of urban interstates and rural arterials in Northern Virginia.
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Advocates Enthusiastic, Wary Over Unmanned Legislation
Congress has a new trio of unmanned legislation to consider when it returns next week from its July 4 recess. Two of the bills aim to expand the use of unmanned technology through expanded research and new operating guidelines.
Tropical Storm Irene Prompts UAS Research at the University of Vermont’s Spatial Analysis Lab
The team has been using UASs for debris mapping and various other projects in Vermont.
New Broad COAs Open For-Government Operations
Recently eased rules will slash flight-related paperwork for the FAA test ranges, enabling new business models, speeding research and giving…
US Weighs UAS-Friendly GPS Backup System
The comment period is about to close on a potential navigation backup system for GPS that could be very useful for unmanned systems.
Mississippi State to Anchor New FAA Center of Excellence for UAS
The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday tapped the team led by Mississippi State University to form its new Center of…
Five Good Questions: Brian Wynne
Brian Wynne is the president and CEO of the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International, the world’s largest nonprofit organization…
Building Enthusiasm for Construction Robotics
The $4 trillion construction industry is a complicated, big business fraught with danger. Every project requires a tightly choreographed symphony of people, equipment and materials. Yet, to date, the use of robotic systems on construction jobsites has been minimal.
Power Player: Jim Williams
As manager of the FAA’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Integration Office, Williams leads the agency’s efforts to integrate UAS into the national airspace system (NAS).
Cyber Shield for Autonomous Vehicles Demonstrated
The pilot project, co-sponsored by the University of Virginia, simulated realistic cyber attacks and demonstrated the effectiveness of MSi’s Secure Sentinel Solution in stopping them.
ICAO Tackles International Standards for Unmanned Aircraft
International aviation officials are not only embracing the promise of unmanned aircraft, they are racing to keep up as the fast-moving industry forces ICAO to adapt.
Venture Capital Pours Into UAS Startups
Despite delays caused by dense regulatory fog, investors are jockeying for position and betting tens of millions of dollars as they wait for the race to commercialize unmanned aircraft to begin.
Mapping the Course for UAS in Surveying
As unmanned aircraft technology continues to develop, geospatial professionals see the new capabilities, growth and efficiencies it can bring to their sector.
NASA Wraps Up ATTREX Mission
After five years, an unmanned NASA Global Hawk flew its last Airborne Tropical Tropopause Experiment, or ATTREX, mission in March. Here’s an overview of the mission and what they’ve already learned.
Kansas State University Leading Multimillion Dollar UAS Crop Project
The university’s Manhattan and Salina campuses will work with various institutions in Australia on this 3-year, $1.74 million project using UASs to detect pests and diseases in crops.
Drone Mail Delivery to be Tested in Switzerland
The Swiss postal service and a Swiss cargo delivery firm will test using unmanned aircraft for mail and package delivery using the structured drone-based transport system created by California-based Matternet.
FAA Lowers Barriers to Low-Altitude Drone Operations
The Federal Aviation Administration dropped most of the filing requirements for low-altitude unmanned flights, dramatically reducing the per-mission paperwork for commercial drone operators holding special waivers.
